The Star

The Star

1952 · 89 min · EN · NR · 7.2 (49 votes)
Dir. Stuart Heisler · Starring Bette Davis, Sterling Hayden, Natalie Wood, Warner Anderson, Minor Watson, June Travis · Music Victor Young

“The story of a woman...who thought she was a star so high in the sky no man could touch her!”

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Actress Margaret Elliot is well past her prime but refuses to retire from the acting business. Despite entreaties from both her daughter, Gretchen, and one-time professional colleague Jim Johannsen, Margaret remains convinced that she can regain her former glory. As she sets her sights on a coveted Hollywood role, Johannsen tries doggedly to get his unrequited love to see the folly of her ways.

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A poignant look at the twilight of stardom. It's a melancholic, yet glamorous, journey through faded dreams and the lingering desire for one last spotlight. Feels like watching an old Hollywood legend grapple with their legacy.

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